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nodular

American  
[noj-uh-ler] / ˈnɒdʒ ə lər /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by nodules.

  2. shaped like or occurring in nodules.

    a nodular concretion.


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Etymology

Origin of nodular

First recorded in 1785–95; nodule + -ar 1


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For example, when given the ICD-9-CM description "nodular prostate without urinary obstruction," GPT-4 generated a code for "nodular prostate," showcasing its comparatively nuanced understanding of medical terminology.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2024

The team announced June 8 that Hal had been diagnosed with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Reuters ● Oct. 17, 2018

The cause was complications of nodular melanoma, said Mark Hosler, another founding member of the band.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2016

After feeling ill the 24-year-old underwent tests which confirmed he has contracted nodular sclerosing, a form of The Rochdale-born midfielder will begin a six-month course of chemotherapy.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2013

The Triassic rocks are arranged in two groups, a lower, composed of conglomerates and sandstones, and an upper one consisting of red and mottled shales and marls with thin sandstones and nodular limestones.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

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